Sunday, May 22, 2011

My Little 6 Layer Baumkuchen Torte

I came across this Baumkuchen/ Schichttorte (Tree Cake) recently. It totally intrigued me. Really, I have never seen anything like it. Anyways, its a layer cake (like 12-14 layers) that is broiled? Yes broiled....layer by layer. I knew I had to try it but was a little nervous. I used a boxed cake mix to make it even easier. You will need two boxes if you want to be fearless and do the 12 layer size :0 It was pretty easy and I just went for it....well the six layer one.

1 bx cake mix ( I used Butter Pecan)
apricot jam (melted)
frosting

Preheat oven to broil/bake at 450º. Move rack to upper top position - about 5"-6" from heat. Grease a springform pan and set aside. Mix cake mix according to directions. Pour 1 cup of cake batter into your prepared pan, gently smooth it around pan - it will be a thin layer. Broil for 1- 1 1/2 min. or until golden. It's thin so it doesn't take much, don't let it burn. Brush a thin, thin, layer of melted jam over layer while still hot. Now repeat until your batter is gone. Cool cake, remove sides and frost. I threw some crushed chocolate covered graham crackers on to the sides to pretty it up. It's not a Baumkuchen but I love it! Taking it to Dad's cause I really want to do the 12 layer one .....you just wait and see :)

making this now. jeeze, the 12 layer one has to be fun! i am thinking my clumsy side will surely burn a few layers but! am going to try!! loves it, thanks for the post!-meg@http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com

Micky - your cake turned out fantastic. It looks amazing. I have never heard of broiling a cake...the layers turned out fantastic! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase party – I greatly appreciate it. I hope you don’t mind that I have included this in today’s features. Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn

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